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Virtako 2.5 kgThiamethoxam 1% + Chlorantraniliprole 0.5% GR
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Virtako Insecticide 2.5 kg | Thiamethoxam 1% + Chlorantraniliprole 0.5% GR
A granular insecticide for the listed pests in paddy, maize and sugarcane, with one crop-specific application.
What it controls: Stem borer, leaf folder and specified hoppers in paddy; aphids and stem borer in maize; early shoot borer in sugarcane.
When to use it: Once at the crop-specific stage: 20 days after paddy transplanting, 15–20 days after maize sowing, or at sugarcane planting.
What to include: Measured granules, the correct placement method, protection of water and pollinators, and the crop-specific harvest interval.
Why Choose This Product? Key Benefits
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🌾Defined paddy pest coverage: The paddy use covers stem borer, leaf folder, green leafhopper and brown planthopper. Match the field problem to this list before treatment.
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🌽A maize root-zone option: Maize has a specific manual root-zone placement direction for aphids and stem borer. The method is different from applying a foliar spray.
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🌱Sugarcane planting treatment: The sugarcane use targets early shoot borer through in-furrow placement on setts at planting, followed by soil covering.
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🔬Two distinct active ingredients: Thiamethoxam and chlorantraniliprole affect different insect nerve and muscle targets. Both mode-of-action groups must be considered in resistance planning.
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⚖️Directly measured granules: The GR formulation is weighed for the treated area and applied as granules. It does not require an invented spray-water or per-tank recipe.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Details |
|---|---|
| Brand Name |
Virtako — Syngenta India |
| Technical Name |
Thiamethoxam 1.0% w/w + Chlorantraniliprole 0.5% w/w GR. |
| IRAC MoA Code |
Groups 4A + 28: nicotinic acetylcholine receptor competitive modulators + ryanodine receptor modulators. |
| Chemical Group |
Neonicotinoid + diamide (anthranilic diamide). |
| Formulation |
GR — granules for direct field application; not a spray concentrate. |
| Toxicity Label |
Danger / Moderately Toxic. Highly toxic to honeybees and other pollinators; toxic to aquatic life. |
How It Works: Mode of Action
Virtako combines two insecticide modes of action. Thiamethoxam acts at insect nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, while chlorantraniliprole affects ryanodine receptors involved in muscle calcium regulation.
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Place the granules correctly: Use the crop-specific broadcasting, root-zone or in-furrow method. Placement and crop stage are part of the treatment, not optional substitutions.
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Disrupt nerve signalling: Thiamethoxam, IRAC Group 4A, acts as a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor competitive modulator, disrupting normal insect nerve activity.
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Disrupt muscle control: Chlorantraniliprole, IRAC Group 28, alters ryanodine receptor activity and calcium regulation. Susceptible insects lose normal muscle function and feeding ability.
A two-active mixture does not make resistance impossible. Follow local resistance-management advice, use the labelled rate and consider both Groups 4A and 28 when choosing another treatment window. A different brand containing either same group is not automatically a suitable rotation.
Target Crops & Pests
Keep each pest list with its crop and application method. The directions below are for the Indian GR formulation, not a similarly named WG or SC product.
| Crop |
Target Pest(s) |
|---|---|
| Paddy |
Insect pests
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| Maize |
Insect pests
|
| Sugarcane |
Insect pests
|
The sugarcane recommendation is specifically early shoot borer; it does not establish control of every sugarcane borer.
Dosage & Application Guide
These are direct-granule applications. No spray-water volume or per-litre mixture applies. Approximate acre values are conversions of the original hectare rates.
Dosage per Acre, Litre, & Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI)
| Crop |
Dose (kg / Acre) |
Water (L / Acre) |
Dose (kg / Litre) |
PHI (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paddy |
Approx. 2.43 kg Original: 6 kg/ha |
Not applicable Direct granule application |
Not applicable Do not make a spray mixture |
60 days |
| Maize |
Approx. 2.43 kg Original: 6 kg/ha |
Not applicable Direct granule application |
Not applicable Do not make a spray mixture |
95 days |
| Sugarcane |
Approx. 4.05 kg Original: 10 kg/ha |
Not applicable Direct granule application |
Not applicable Do not make a spray mixture |
270 days |
Paddy: one manual broadcast at 20 days after transplanting. Maize: one manual granular application at the root zone, 15–20 days after sowing. Sugarcane: one granular application in the furrow on setts at planting, then cover the setts with soil.
Apply at the beginning of infestation, spreading the granules as evenly as possible while following the stated crop-specific timing and placement. Do not replace these placement directions with a generic broadcast method for every crop.
PHI is the minimum time from the last application to harvest: 60 days in paddy, 95 days in maize and 270 days in sugarcane. It is not a repeat-treatment interval.
The leaflet does not specify a sand or fertilizer carrier quantity in these directions. No carrier mixture or repeated-application programme is prescribed here.
How to Apply: Best Practices
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Confirm the crop and stage: Check the named pest and the planting, sowing or transplanting date. The leaflet specifies one application for each crop.
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Measure the area and product: Weigh the granules for the actual treatment area using the hectare rate or its approximate acre conversion. Do not measure this granular product as a liquid.
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Use the correct placement: Broadcast evenly in paddy; place manually at the maize root zone; place in sugarcane furrows on setts and cover with soil. Do not prepare a foliar spray.
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Protect pollinators and water: Avoid use during bee foraging and when many honeybees are present. Do not apply where a high amount of honeydew is present in the treatment area. Prevent dust drift onto flowering plants. Do not use near leaking paddy fields or near aquaculture with fish, shrimp or other crustaceans. Do not apply from 5 days before flowering begins until flowering has ended.
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Control access after treatment: Do not enter the treated area for 24 hours unless the leaflet-required protective coverall and boots are worn. Keep unauthorised people and animals away during handling and application.
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Record the treatment: Record date, crop, quantity and treated area. Observe the matching harvest interval; do not assume that one application authorises an automatic repeat.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can Virtako GR be mixed into a spray tank?
No spray-tank programme is given for this formulation. It is applied directly as granules by the crop-specific broadcasting, root-zone or in-furrow method. Do not substitute directions for Virtako products of other formulations.
2. Is the sugarcane method the same as paddy broadcasting?
No. Sugarcane requires placement in the furrow on setts at planting and covering the setts with soil. Paddy specifies one manual broadcast at 20 days after transplanting.
3. How many applications are in the reviewed programme?
One application is specified for each of paddy, maize and sugarcane. The correct crop stage still matters. This page does not provide an additional repeat schedule.
4. When can workers enter and when can the crop be harvested?
These are different intervals. The leaflet restricts entry for 24 hours unless the specified coverall and boots are worn. Harvest intervals are 60 days for paddy, 95 days for maize and 270 days for sugarcane.
5. Can Virtako be mixed with fertilizer or another pesticide?
No mixture quantity or compatibility programme is established here. Follow the current pack and qualified crop-specific advice. Do not infer compatibility from the fact that two products can be used in the same field.
Safety & Disclaimer
Wear gloves, face shield, protective clothing, mask, goggles and boots during handling and application. Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing dust. Do not eat, drink or smoke; wash thoroughly and change contaminated clothes after work.
Prevent contamination of irrigation or drinking water, food and feed. Avoid runoff to surface water. This product is highly toxic to honeybees and other pollinators and toxic to aquatic invertebrates.
Keep the original pack locked away from children, animals, food and feed in a dry, ventilated storage area away from direct sunlight. Do not reuse containers. Seek prompt medical help after suspected exposure and take the label; do not induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Delivery & returns
Usually delivered in 2–5 days after dispatch.
Return or exchange within 7 days of delivery. Packs must be unopened with seals intact, and return pickup is free. Read the refund policy
Safety tips
Read the label and leaflet before use. Wear gloves, a mask and full sleeves while spraying. Do not eat, drink or smoke while spraying. Keep away from children, food and animal feed.
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